MAT 1091 - PRE-CALCULUS I

credits: 4.0
This is the first course in a two term sequence is designed to prepare students for Calculus courses. Topics include analytic geometry, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, graphing and problem solving. Course includes computer lab. The computer lab exercises are designed to help students master the material and increase their facility at mathematical calculations and problem solving. Lab assignments will often be done in groups to provide additional support to the students as they work on mastering the material. Objectives: Students who successfully complete this class should be able to: use the basic notions of functions, functional notation, graphs and the Cartesian coordinate system; graph a variety of functions by applying transformations to a standard graph; be able to use and apply polynomial and rational functions and be able to graph these functions both with and without computer assistance; be able to use and apply exponential and logarithmic functions and be able to graph these functions both with and without computer assistance; have improved their facility with a number of concepts from college algebra such as simplification of algebraic expressions, and solving equations, inequalities and systems of equations; have become more proficient at the process of mathematical modeling in a variety of contexts, particularly as it relates to exponential and logarithmic functions; have begun developing their ability to use technology to analyze and communicate mathematics. Method of Instruction: Lecture, discussion and computer based labs. Method of Evaluation: In class quizzes and tests, computer labs and a comprehensive final exam.

Prerequisite(s): AN ADEQUATE SCORE ON THE DEPARTMENTAL PLACEMENT TEST and either of MAT 1000 - ESSENTIAL MATH SKILLS I (or) MAT 1001 - ESSENTIAL MATH SKILLS II (or) MAT 1030 - COLLEGE ALGEBRA (or) MAT 1092 - PRE-CALCULUS II (or) MAT 1930 - IMMERSION COLLEGE ALGEBRA (or) MAT 2010 - CALCULUS I (or) MAT 2020 - CALCULUS II
Co-Requisite(s): MUST BE TAKEN WITH A MAT 1091 LAB.